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Graphic Design

  • 3 Study options
  • Undergraduate
Tresham College - Kettering Campus
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Pearson Education Ltd
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2025-20262026-20272027-2028
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Course summary

On this course you will be working with experienced design professionals who will help you to refine your analytical, creative and problem solving skills. Live project work with external clients will be combined with internally set project briefs. The course has a focus on employability and aims to equip you with the specific skills demanded by employers in the creative sector.

Many of our previous students have gained careers in areas including - Marketing, Interior Design,UK wide Graphic Design Agencies, Illustration, Teaching and as self-employed Graphic Designers.
Completing the HND can also lead to a Level 6 ‘Top-Up’ year to gain a full BA Degree. Support for applications can be provided by the University Centre and course team.

Modules

Course Modules

  • Unit 33: Applied Practice Collaborative Project
  • Unit 58: Creative Industries Placement
  • Unit 61: Creative Entrepreneurship
  • Unit 32: Professional Practice
  • Unit 47: Branding & Identity
  • Unit 39: Advanced Graphic Design Studies

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Tresham College - Kettering Campus

Study options

  • Higher National Diploma • Full-Time • 1 Years
  • Higher National Certificate • Full-Time • 1 Years
  • Higher National Certificate • Part-Time • 2 Years

Start dates

Application codes

Institution code:
B23

Bedford College Group has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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Application codes

Institution code:
B23

This course may be available at alternative locations, please check if other course options are available.

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Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

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Not accepted

To begin this course you will need a Higher National Certificate in an Art & Design subject, or relevant professional experience. Entry will also be subject to a successful interview, where you will be asked to present a portfolio of your previous work.

Entry is subject to a successful interview, where you will be asked to bring along a portfolio of your existing work. We welcome applications from mature students who will be considered individually on experience rather than qualifications.

Additional entry requirements

Interview
You will be required to have an interview with a member of the Art & Design dept.
Portfolio
You will be required to have a portfolio showing evidence of prior learning within the subject area

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).

It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.

Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England, Scotland, Wales & Northern Ireland£7500

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

*Fees subject to change

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